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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,582.22, 492,083.38 and 195,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,582.22, 492,083.38 and 195,442.44 is: 269,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,582.22 : 492,083.38 = 195,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,582.22/492,083.38 = 195,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,582.22x = 492,083.38 × 195,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,582.22x = 96,173,976,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,173,976,470.65/356,582.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,710.52

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